The lymphatics revisited: new perspectives from the hyaluronan receptor LYVE-1.
The lymphatic vasculature forms a second circulatory system that drains extracellular fluid from the tissues and provides an exclusive environment in which immune cells can encounter and respond to foreign antigen. Although equally important for the functioning of both the cardiovascular and immune...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2003
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